Focus Today with Perry Atkinson

George Stahnke, Focus on the Family Counselor, discusses the connection between regular church attendance and physical and mental health, as well as the sense of purpose and belonging that comes from being part of a church community.

https://www.focusonthefamily.com/

Michael Busler, professor of finance at Stockton University in New Jersey, discusses the potential economic impact of an October surprise ahead of the midterms and the challenges young Americans face in achieving financial independence and homeownership.

https://muckrack.com/michael-busler

Eric Eggers, Vice President of Research at the Government Accountability Institute, discusses the latest election-integrity developments, ongoing government fraud investigations, and efforts to strengthen transparency and public trust ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

http://www.g-a-i.org

 Jeff Samelson, a Lutheran pastor and author of “Walk This Way,” discusses how Christians can navigate political divisions, balance their earthly citizenship with their citizenship in God's kingdom, and remain grounded in their faith while engaging in politics. 

https://www.jeffsamelson.com/

Elaine Culotti, entrepreneur, real estate developer and owner of Big Z Ranch in California, discusses her concerns about California’s mail-in voting and ballot harvesting and the election reforms she believes are needed.

https://elaineculotti.com/

Paul Coughlin, founder of The Protectors, discusses how bullying has changed in the age of social media, smartphones and AI, what parents may be missing, and how we can help young people respond with courage and confidence.

http://TheProtectors.org

Mark Minnella, host of Financial Issues, discusses America’s growing national debt and what it could mean for Social Security, inflation, interest rates and future generations.  http://FinancialIssues.org

Bill Walton, the host of The Bill Walton Show and the chair of the Resolute Protector Foundation, discusses President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, President Trump’s address to the United Nations, and the latest efforts to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.  https://thebillwaltonshow.com/

John Veal, Senior Pastor of Enduring Faith Christian Center in Chicago, discusses what spiritual warfare looks like in everyday life, how Christians can recognize spiritual attacks and deception, and how to respond through prayer, Scripture and faith.    https://johnveal.org/

Dan Perkins, political commentator and author of a new book “The Democrat Murder of America,” discusses the latest headlines.      http://murderofamerica.com